How many syllables in “hydrate”?
syllables in "hydrate"
Word details
Syllables
2
hydr · ate
Letters
7
h · y · d · r · a · t · e
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “hydrate”
The word “hydrate” contains 2 syllables, divided as hydr · ate. It has 7 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "hydrate" have?
"hydrate" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "hydrate" into syllables?
"hydrate" is divided into syllables as: hydr · ate.
What is the Scrabble score for "hydrate"?
The Scrabble score for "hydrate" is 14 points.
Using “hydrate” in writing
Two-syllable words like "hydrate" (hydr · ate) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “hydrate” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “hydrate”
The letters in “hydrate” can be rearranged to spell one other word: thready.